Sales Engineer Senior

Flowserve; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve seeks a Dynamic and Proactive Sales Engineer to manage OEM accounts in the Houston region and drive EPC project influence on major data sheets. You will serve as the technical authority on mechanical seals and pump systems, ensuring Flowserve is specified on project data sheets.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in technical sales within rotating equipment, with strong knowledge of API 682 seals and API 610 pumps, and a proven track record with EPCs in Texas. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical sales or applications engineering within rotating equipment.
• Deep knowledge of Mechanical Seals (API 682) preferred; API 610 pumps or turbomachinery experience considered.
• Proven ability to influence EPC specifications and manage industrial OEM relationships in Texas/Gulf Coast.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and grow OEM account revenue in the Houston area (target $1.5M–$2.0M/year).
• Partner with EPC firms during front-end design to specify Flowserve as primary technical solution.
• Deliver technical presentations, lunch-and-learns, and specification reviews on seals, API pumps, and rotating equipment.
• Collaborate with global sales, engineering, and aftermarket teams on high-value capital projects.
• Travel to customer sites and participate in quarterly business reviews and project summits.

Skills

OEM account management

Technical sales

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Job description

Flowserve is looking for a Dynamc and Proactive Sales Engineer to join our team in Texas. In to help this dual-impact role, you will manage an established portfolio of OEM accounts across the Houston region while driving strategic project influence with major EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractors. You will serve as the technical authority on mechanical seal applications and pump systems, ensuring Flowserve products are specified on major global project data sheets.Key ResponsibilitiesOEM Account Management: Maintain and expand sales within established OEM accounts in the greater Houston area, targeting an annual territory revenue goal of $1.5M – $2.0M.EPC Project Coverage: Partner with leading EPC firms during front-end engineering design phases to get Flowserve specified as the primary or preferred technical solution on project data sheets.Technical Solution Selling: Conduct technical presentations, lunch-and-learns, and specification reviews covering mechanical seals, API pump packages, and rotating equipment systems.Global Alignment: Collaborate with global sales, engineering, and aftermarket teams on high-value capital projects hosted out of Houston.Travel: Attend domestic customer sites and occasional international quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and project summits.Required Qualifications & ExperienceExperience Level: Senior-level experience (3+ years preferred) in technical sales or applications engineering within the rotating equipment industry.Product Knowledge: Deep technical expertise in Mechanical Seals (API 682 standards) is highly preferred. Strong background in industrial centrifugal pumps (API 610) or turbomachinery will also be considered.EPC & OEM Familiarity: Proven track record of influencing EPC specifications and managing industrial OEM relationships in Texas/Gulf Coast markets.Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical industry experience).